Canon A1200 vs Canon A4000 IS
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A4000 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 185g - 98 x 63 x 31mm
- Launched January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed February 2012
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Here is a complete comparison of the Canon A1200 vs Canon A4000 IS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Canon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the A1200 (12MP) and A4000 IS (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe A1200 was released 13 months prior to the A4000 IS making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A1200 matches up vs the A4000 IS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Canon A1200 over the Canon A4000 IS
| A1200 | A4000 IS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Canon A1200
| A4000 IS | A1200 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A1200 and Canon A4000 IS
| A1200 | A4000 IS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | No Touch friendly display |
Canon A1200 vs Canon A4000 IS Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1200 has outside dimensions of 98mm x 63mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Canon A4000 IS has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A1200 against the A4000 IS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A1200 and A4000 IS is 92 and 95 respectively.
Canon A1200 vs Canon A4000 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the A1200 and A4000 IS.
Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon A4000 IS to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older A1200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Canon A1200 vs Canon A4000 IS Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Canon | Canon |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1200 | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 15s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185g (0.41 lb) | 145g (0.32 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 98 x 63 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 1.2") | 95 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 200 pictures | 175 pictures |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-11L |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $109 | $199 |
